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L500 RJJ

2009 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,891 mi
Last recorded66,891 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 RJJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,891 miles

Lower engine mounting stabiliser movement but not excesive

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 May 2026 66,891 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nsf drl inop

Pass 22 May 2025 65,479 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 65,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 63,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounts on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 63,488 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounts on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 61,442 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 61,442 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 59,712 miles

Offside door handle adrift

rear brake flex hose mounts corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2022 59,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside door handle adrift

rear brake flex hose mounts corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,162 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2020 53,268 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,088 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 48,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,546 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,611 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,165 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 13,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 10,124 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 7,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 7,621 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 6,135 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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L500 RJJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L500 RJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L500 RJJ registered?

L500 RJJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is L500 RJJ safe to buy?

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